After the #MeToo hashtag blew up on social media in October, it opened the floodgates on a taboo topic and provided a platform for hundreds of thousands of people to share their experiences of sexual harassment and assault.
The hashtag was born from the slew of sexual misconduct accusations leveled first at Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein and then a number of other powerful men.
These survivors in the Washington area felt moved to share their thoughts on the #MeToo campaign. Diverse in both background and perspective, their experiences range from catcalling and groping to assault and rape.
No two victims had the same answer for what’s next, but together their voices tell a story of shared experiences, and shed some light on moving the conversation beyond #MeToo.
#MeToo: Is 2017 a year of change?
People discuss whether 2017 is a pivotal year for exposing sexual harassment and assault, following the viral #MeToo campaign. (Video: Monica Akhtar/The Washington Post)
#MeToo: Who counts as a victim?
What makes a sexual harassment or sexual assault incident serious enough to report? People who felt moved by the #MeToo campaign share their thoughts. (Video: Monica Akhtar/The Washington Post)
#MeToo: Should I tell my story?
People who felt moved by the viral #MeToo campaign discuss whether or not victims should tell their personal experiences of sexual harassment and assault. (Video: Monica Akhtar/The Washington Post)
#MeToo: What is sexual harassment?
People who felt moved by the viral #MeToo campaign give their personal definitions of sexual harassment. (Video: Monica Akhtar/The Washington Post)
‘Are you hearing this?:’ Moving on from #MeToo
The viral #MeToo campaign started a global conversation about sexual harassment and assault. The Post spoke to a number of people about what the hashtag means. (Video: Monica Akhtar/The Washington Post)
